🐟 What fish can you catch in Ilion?

Most commonly caught species around Ilion , NY : Largemouth bass - 2,890 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,194 reported catches Chain pickerel - 986 reported catches Brown trout - 683 reported catches Walleye - 614 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ilion fishing reports?

The latest Ilion , NY fishing reports are: @ADKxLow reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River . @GeoffFancher reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River . @GeoffFancher reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River . @Batdale518 reported a nice White bass at Mohawk River . @brandon.coonrod reported a nice Largemouth bass at Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica) . .

Fishing in Ilion, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ilion, New York?

Anglers in Ilion , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Mohawk River , Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica) , West Canada Creek , Canadarago Lake , West Canada Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Ilion?

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Ilion

Latest Ilion fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Mohawk River

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Smallmouth bass

Mohawk River

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Smallmouth bass

Mohawk River

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White bass

Mohawk River

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Largemouth bass

Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Mohawk River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Mohawk River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Mohawk River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Mohawk River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Mohawk River

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Fishing regulations in Ilion

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

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12"

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From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

43°00′41″N 75°02′22.6″W

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FAQ about Ilion fishing

Anglers in Ilion, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Mohawk River, Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica), West Canada Creek, Canadarago Lake, and West Canada Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Ilion, NY:

Largemouth bass - 2,890 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,194 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 986 reported catches
Brown trout - 683 reported catches
Walleye - 614 reported catches

The latest Ilion, NY fishing reports are:

@ADKxLow reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River.
@GeoffFancher reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River.
@GeoffFancher reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River.
@Batdale518 reported a nice White bass at Mohawk River.
@brandon.coonrod reported a nice Largemouth bass at Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica).

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